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WO2010015795A1
WO2010015795A1 PCT/GB2009/001304 GB2009001304W WO2010015795A1 WO 2010015795 A1 WO2010015795 A1 WO 2010015795A1 GB 2009001304 W GB2009001304 W GB 2009001304W WO 2010015795 A1 WO2010015795 A1 WO 2010015795A1
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Paul Harry Moed
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HELPING HANDS Ltd
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D13/00—Making of soap or soap solutions in general; Apparatus therefor
    • C11D13/14—Shaping
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/04—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
    • C11D17/041—Compositions releasably affixed on a substrate or incorporated into a dispensing means
    • C11D17/042—Water soluble or water disintegrable containers or substrates containing cleaning compositions or additives for cleaning compositions
    • C11D17/044—Solid compositions
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D9/00—Compositions of detergents based essentially on soap

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  • the present invention relates to a hand held solid soap, in particular to a hand held soap which can be held securely when wet.
  • a mentally or physically disabled or otherwise incapacitated person for example stroke victims and the elderly, infirm and young children may experience difficulties in using bars of solid soap.
  • bars of solid soap become slippery when wet and are easily dropped by such a person while they are washing.
  • US5, 011 ,316 describes a soap holder which can be attached to a bar of soap to prevent the soap from being dropped when it becomes wet and slippery. However, it is likely that the handle will become detached from the bar of soap as the soap wears away during use.
  • a hand held bar of soap integrally formed with at least one through hole wherein a portion of the bar of soap between the through hole or holes and a peripheral edge of the bar of soap forms a handle.
  • a person using the soap is then able to comfortably and securely grip the handle while using the soap even when the soap is slippery and wet.
  • the person is able to grip the handle so that a part of their hand passes through the through hole or through holes, their grip is secure as compared to holding the outer surface of a conventional bar of soap.
  • the volume of the handle between the through hole or holes and the peripheral edge may be dimensioned to allow a user's fingers to curl around the volume, further improving the grip of the user on the bar of soap.
  • the bar of soap may be formed as a loop with a single through hole dimensioned to receive the fingers of one hand of a typical person. By placing their finger's through the through hole a secure grip of the bar of soap can be achieved.
  • at least one section of the loop may form the handle.
  • the bar of soap may be formed as a ring. This has the advantage of a user being able to hold the soap around any section of the ring so as to promote ease of use for the classes of persons identified above and to promote even wearing of the soap as it is used.
  • Scalloped finger grips may be formed on the handle so as to aid the grip of a person on the soap and so as to direct a person where to comfortably grip the soap.
  • the bar of soap may additionally comprise a rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing element embedded in the bar of soap. This can help to prevent breaking of the bar of soap as is becomes worn down through use.
  • the reinforcing element may also be shaped as a loop.
  • the reinforcing element may be embedded centrally within the bar of soap so that it is not prematurely exposed when the soap wears down through use.
  • the reinforcing element may be partially embedded within the soap so as to form an inner edge, an outer edge or an inner and an outer edge of the handle. This ensures that the handle remains usable even when the soap wears down through use.
  • the reinforcing element may be formed with a scalloped inner, outer or inner and outer edge portions. Where the reinforcing element is completely embedded within the soap, the scalloped edge portions may be embedded within corresponding scalloped finger grips formed in the bar of soap. In this way the scalloped reinforcing element reinforces the scalloped finger grips formed within the soap and may also replace them when the soap wears down during use. Alternatively, the reinforcing element may be partially embedded within the soap, in which case the scalloped edge portions may protrude from the soap so as to form finger grips, which will not wear down during use of the soap.
  • the soap may be formed with a plurality of finger holes dimensioned to receive the fingers of one hand of a typical person.
  • the plurality of holes may be centred on a central axis of the bar of soap. A user can then place their fingers through the finger holes and curl them around the handle to securely grip the bar of soap even when it is wet and slippery.
  • a bar of soap comprising a plurality of scalloped finger grips around its periphery.
  • the addition of finger grips enables a person to more securely hold the bar of soap when it is wet and slippery.
  • the finger grips may be formed in the bar of soap.
  • the finger grips may be formed in a reinforcing element at least partially embedded within the bar of soap.
  • the soap according to the present invention may be formed in a mould, by a soap moulding process, many of which are known in the art. Where a reinforcing element is used, the reinforcing element may be located within a mould before forming the soap in the mould.
  • a method of forming a bar of soap comprising the step of cutting at least one hole through the bar of soap such that at least one portion of the bar of soap between the through hole or holes and a peripheral edge of the soap forms a handle.
  • a single hole may be cut through the bar of soap dimensioned to receive the fingers of one hand of a typical person.
  • a plurality of holes may be cut through the bar of soap each dimensioned to receive a finger of one hand of a typical person.
  • the method may also comprise the step of cutting a plurality of scalloped finger grips into the handle.
  • Figure 1a shows a plan view of a ring shaped bar of soap according to the present invention
  • Figure 1b shows a cross-section through a section of the ring shaped bar of soap of Figure 1a, taken at AA;
  • Figure 2a shows a plan view of a rectangular loop shaped bar of soap according to the present invention
  • Figure 2b shows a cross-section through a handle portion of the loop shaped bar of soap of Figure 2a, taken at BB;
  • Figure 3 shows a plan view of a bar of soap with finger holes according to the present invention
  • Figure 4 shows a plan view of a ring shaped bar of soap similar to that shown in Figure 1 , with an alternative insert providing scalloped finger grips;
  • Figure 5 shows a cross-section through a section of the ring shaped bar of soap of Figure 4, taken at CC;
  • Figure 6 shows a cross-section of an alternative embodiment of the ring shaped bar of soap of Figure 4, taken at CC;
  • Figure 7 shows a cross-section of an alternative embodiment of the ring shaped bar of Figure 4, taken at CC.
  • Figure 1a shows a bar of soap (2) formed in the shape of a continuous ring.
  • the ring has a central through hole having a diameter D, large enough for a typical person to be able to comfortably place the fingers of one hand through the though hole so as to grasp the ring of soap (2).
  • the diameter D may for example be between 8 and 12 cms.
  • the handle is formed by the entire ring of soap, ie. the region between the through hole and the periphery of the ring.
  • the ring of soap (2) has a substantially circular radial cross-section with a diameter d.
  • a radial cross-section as shown in Figure 1b, taken along line AA, has a diameter d of a suitable size for a person to comfortably curl their fingers around the handle so as to comfortably hold the ring.
  • the diameter d of the cross section may be between 3 and 5 cms.
  • the ring is formed with a series of scallops (6) around its inner edge and with a series of scallops (8) around its outer edge so as to form finger gripping surfaces.
  • the scalloped finger gripping surfaces are optional.
  • a rigid or semi-rigid ring shaped insert (4) for example made of a suitable plastic, is embedded at the centre of the ring of soap, as shown in Figure 1b, so as to provide reinforcement to the ring of soap in particular as the ring of soap wears away during use of the soap.
  • a person places the fingers (10) of one hand through the central through hole of the loop of soap (2) and curls the fingers and thumb (12) around a section of the loop, as is shown in Figure 1 a.
  • This enables a person to firmly and comfortably hold the soap even when it is wet and slippery.
  • the user can rub their hands over the soap, in order to wash, optionally changing the hand with which they grip the ring of soap during the process of washing.
  • a user can hold the ring of soap along any section around the ring of soap (2) which promotes even wearing down of around the ring of soap during use.
  • the entire ring of soap (2) forms a handle which the user can securely grasp.
  • FIG. 2a An alternative embodiment is shown in Figure 2a in which the soap is formed as a substantially rectangular loop (22) having a central through hole.
  • the length L of the through hole should be long enough to comfortably fit the fingers of a typical person and so may be between 8 and 12 cms.
  • the width W of the through hole should also be wide enough to fit a typical person's fingers and so may be at least 2cms.
  • the long edges of the rectangular loop are shown formed with a series of scallops (26, 28) so as to form finger gripping surfaces.
  • the short edges of the rectangular loop can have at least 2 scallops (shown in dotted lines (27, 29)) to accommodate the thumb and/or little finger of the person's hand thus providing even greater grip regardless of which hand is used to hold the soap.
  • the scalloped finger grips are optional.
  • the handles for the rectangular loop of soap (22) are formed between the central through hole and the long edges of the outer periphery of the loop.
  • the cross-section, for example along line BB as shown in Figure 2b, of the handles of the rectangular loop is sized so that it is comfortable for a person to curl their fingers and thumb around the long edges.
  • a substantially rectangular rigid or semi-rigid loop insert may embedded at the centre of the loop of soap (22), in a similar way as is shown in Figures 1a and 1b, so as to provide structural reinforcement.
  • the insert (24) is formed with two scalloped portions (25) (shown in dotted lines in Figure 2a) embedded within the handle portions of the soap, which support the scallops (26, 28) and eventually replace them as the bar of soap (22) becomes worn.
  • Figure 2b shows a cross-section through a handle portion, taken across line BB, showing the scalloped portion of the insert (25) embedded within the handle portion of the soap (22).
  • the soap To use the soap a person places the fingers of one hand through the through hole and grasps a long edge of the rectangular loop of soap with the fingers and the short edge with the thumb. The user is then able to comfortably and securely grip the rectangular loop of soap (22) while washing their hands, even when the soap becomes wet and slippery. The user may grip either of the long sides of the rectangular loop of soap (22).
  • Figure 3 shows a bar of soap (42) which is substantially oval in shape and sized to fit comfortably into the palm of a hand of a typical person.
  • the bar of soap (42) is formed with four finger sized through holes (45 to 48) centred on a central axis (C) of the bar of soap.
  • the volume of the bar of soap (42) between the through holes (45 to 48) and the long edges of the oval shape is sized so that a typical person can curl the fingers of one hand each through an associated one of the finger holes (45 to 48) with the bar of soap resting in the palm of their hand. Therefore, a handle is formed between the through holes (45 to 48) and the long peripheral edges of the oval shaped bar of soap (42).
  • the finger holes may be tapered so that they are wider at the surface of the bar of soap (42) (shown in dotted lines (50)) than they are at the centre of each of the through holes (shown in full lines (52)).
  • No scalloped finger grips are shown in the embodiment of Figure 3, but could optionally be added to the regions between the through holes (45 to 48) and the periphery of the oval shaped bar of soap.
  • up to 2 scallops shown in dotted lines (54, 56) could be formed at each end of the oval bar of soap (42) so as to accommodate the users thumb for an even more secure grip.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show an alternative soap bar (62), similar to that shown in Figure 1 , formed as a ring but with the scalloped finger grips formed by the insert (64).
  • Figure 5 is a cross-section taken at CC of Figure 4.
  • the insert (64) comprises an outer ring (66), an inner ring (68) and four connecting portions (70).
  • the outer ring (66) of the insert has a scalloped outer periphery with the scallops sized to form finger grips.
  • the scallops of the outer ring extend outwardly of the outer periphery of the soap bar (62) and the remainder of the outer ring is embedded within the soap, with the inner limit of the outer ring shown (66) in dotted lines in Figure 4.
  • the inner ring (68) of the insert has a scalloped inner portion with the scallops sized to form finger grips.
  • the scallops of the inner ring extend inwardly of the periphery of the central through hole of the soap bar (62) and the outer portion of the inner ring (68) is embedded within the soap, with the outer limit of the inner ring shown in dotted lines in Figure 4.
  • the four connecting portions (70), shown in dotted lines in Figure 4 connect the inner and outer rings (66, 68) and are embedded within the bar of soap (62).
  • the inner and outer rings could be formed as a single ring, ie. with no gaps between the connecting portions. With the finger grips formed by the insert (62), the finger grips do not wear away during use of the ring of soap (62).
  • Figure 6 shows an alternative embodiment to Figures 4 and 5, with only an inner scalloped ring (68) embedded within the ring of soap (62) and no outer ring or connecting portions.
  • Figure 7 shows a further alternative to Figures 4 and 5, with only an outer scalloped ring (66) embedded within the ring of soap (62) and no inner ring or connection portions.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un pain de savon tenu à la main formé intégralement avec au moins un trou traversant, une partie du pain de savon entre le ou les trous traversants et un bord périphérique du pain de savon formant une poignée. Une personne utilisant le savon peut alors confortablement et fermement saisir la poignée lorsqu'elle utilise le savon même lorsque le savon est glissant et humide.
PCT/GB2009/001304 2008-08-05 2009-05-26 Savon tenu à la main Ceased WO2010015795A1 (fr)

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GB0814217A GB2462418A (en) 2008-08-05 2008-08-05 Soap bar with integral handle

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